His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 48:

“We ran into each other in the parking lot,” Carola explained. “Belinda was here alone, so I invited her to join us.”

Kylee nodded in understanding. “I see. Belinda, please, come have a seat with us.”

The meal proceeded smoothly, with Baker and Carola attentively catering to Kylee’s every need. Belinda, meanwhile, ate quietly, feeling slightly out of place as she focused on her plate.

Suddenly, a blue lobster appeared on her plate. Belinda looked up, startled.

Baker, wearing a casual expression, withdrew his fork and said, “Go on, enjoy.”

Belinda glanced down at the unexpected delicacy, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, another fork swooped in, swiftly reclaiming the lobster and returning it to Baker’s plate.

visibly surprised by the

turn her gaze to Carola, intrigued

resignation and disbelief,

seafood allergy. Earlier, seeing the blue lobster on her plate had felt absurd—her own father was oblivious

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face darkened slightly as she observed the interaction. Carola’s demeanor toward Belinda had always been distant, yet she knew about

“Isn’t that odd? Both of you are allergic to seafood—it’s

playful scowl.

and shook his head. “So, should we assume all

hand. “I

a brief moment, his gaze flickered with

ignoring the exchange, gently placed some crispy salt and pepper ribs on Belinda’s plate.